Head lice are tiny, itchy insects that spread easily—especially among children—but they have nothing to do with cleanliness. They move through close head-to-head contact, not jumping or flying, and while annoying, they don’t carry disease.
The real challenge is nits, the eggs that stick tightly to hair near the scalp. Treatment starts with medicated shampoos to kill live lice, followed by careful wet combing with a fine-toothed nit comb to remove both lice and eggs.
A second treatment 7–9 days later is essential to catch newly hatched lice. Wash bedding, hats, and hair accessories used in the last 48 hours in hot water, and seal non-washable items in bags for two weeks.
Prevention matters too: avoid sharing hats, brushes, or headphones, and check hair regularly during outbreaks. With patience and the right steps, head lice are a temporary nuisance—not a crisis.
